There are 4 ways to get from Harvard Square to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from South Station to Providencetrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 46m$10–602Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
2h 20m$9–14Drive 45.9 mi
- Drive from Harvard Square to Providencecar 45.9 mi
1h 4m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Providencetaxi 45.9 mi
1h 4m$140–180
Harvard Square to Providence by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Providence is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Providence is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard Square to Providence. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Providence via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to Providence. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Providence via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Harvard Square and Providence is 48 miles. The road distance is 46.2 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Providence without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $10 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Harvard Square to Providence, including transfers.
Harvard Square to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Harvard Square to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Providence is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $10 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $15 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Providence hourly. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Providence once daily. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
Train from South Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Harvard Square to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Providence station.
Harvard Square to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Providence is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Harvard Square to Providence.
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